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Bridgewater High School

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Bridgewater High School

Broomfields Road, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 3AE

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Pupils
1,674
Ages
11-16
FSM
13.3%
Attainment 8
51.7
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
34.3%
Basics 9-5
57.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
32.1%
EBacc APS
4.54
EBacc 9-5
22.3%
EBacc 9-4
25.1%
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About Bridgewater High School

Bridgewater High School is a secondary school in Warrington, Warrington. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.7. The school has around 1,674 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Broomfields Road, Warrington, WA4 3AE | More schools in Warrington

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bridgewater High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2022 — Good
  2. Nov 2011 — Outstanding (predecessor: Bridgewater High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bridgewater High School

What is Bridgewater High School's Ofsted rating?
Bridgewater High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Bridgewater High School's latest exam results?
Bridgewater High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Bridgewater High School located?
Bridgewater High School is a secondary school in Warrington, Warrington (WA4 3AE).
How many pupils attend Bridgewater High School?
Bridgewater High School has around 1,674 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bridgewater High School with other schools?
View Bridgewater High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Warrington.